What was the challenge/problem addressed?

According to the law, agricultural consultancy in Hungary only can be performed by individual consultants and consultancy organizations included in the list of consultants. The register, trainings and evaluation are carried out by NAK as a Farm Advisory National Consulting Center.

How did you solve the problem?

NAK has developed and is continuously developing the training methodology since 2016. On the register, the first compulsory training is the basic training (acquisition of basic knowledge), which is compulsory for all consultants. Topics of the basic training: the methodology and institutional system of professional counseling and the knowledge of the related IT systems.

What is innovative in your practical case?

From 2019 basics of digital technology, its application in agriculture. An e-learning system (www.kepzes.nak.hu) has been developed for the training.

What are the success factors in solving the problem?

This system provides the learner with the opportunity for time flexibility. Applications for trainings and exams are made through the e-learning interface. To complete the topics, the study materials can also be downloaded here. Examination and training for satisfaction measurement are also implemented through the interface. Between 2016 and 2019, 854 consultants took basic examinations using the system. www.kepzes.nak.hu

Lessons learned

Higher attendance, due to several hours of travel cancellation.

What role does the advisor or advisory service play with the practical case?

This service is essential because without it the statutory duty of the adviser could not be fulfilled. Without it, he could not do his job.

Can your approach be transferred and/or adapted for other innovation challenges and regions?

Yes

Estimated transferability on a scale from 1 to 5

(where 1 is easy and 5 very difficult)

2

 

For sharing the experience on the good practice, please contact

Ágnes Jakab

+36 70 383 9189; jakab.agnes@nak.hu

Link to external information

https://www.nak.hu/hatosagi-szakmai-ugyek/szaktanacsadas/33-szaktanacsadoi-kepzes